How to apply – introduction

Application to the University of Bath International Foundation Year is easy and straightforward. If you meet all the entry requirements and your application is successful, we can usually issue an offer within one working week. Applications are made directly to the International Foundation Year at Bath College. You do not have to apply through UCAS.

The one-year programme begins in September each year. There is no fixed deadline for sending your application, but places are limited, so it is best to apply early.

What the students say

Elena TAZEVAfrom Russia: ‘This was a great opportunity to meet people from different cultures and make friends with people from around the world. It was the first time that I had lived alone without my family, and it was a good experience to learn how to take responsibility for my own study time and free time. And Bath is a great place to live.’

Hyok Jin Lee from South Korea: “The course is organised so there are assignments and assessments spread through the year, not only at the end, so we always have a chance to improve. The programme is really well-structured. And it was easy to settle in at the beginning – everyone was a bit nervous at the start but there were events to help us get to know each other and make friends.”